Bad Apple Narratives

In the wake of multiple killings of unarmed black men by police, our public discourse has moved from Denial to what I call the “Bad Apple” phase.

If we’re going to find real and lasting solutions, we’re going to have to move the conversation forward into the next phase, in which we can have honest conversations about the patterns and systemic forces at work.

What I’m suggesting here is the tiniest step we can take in that direction, but I think it’s necessary one. And it’s something we can all do as we consume news and have discussions, which is to pay attention to the narratives in which we and others operate.